🛡️ CVE-2014-3529 — poi
Description
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache POI
The OPC SAX setup in Apache POI before 3.10.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an OpenXML file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Weakness class
CVE-2014-3529 is classified as CWE-611: XML External Entity Reference (XXE). An XML parser resolves external entities, letting a crafted document read local files or reach internal services.
Affected software
CVE-2014-3529 is recorded against 1 package.
- org.apache.poi:poi (fixed in 3.10.1)
Timeline and source
Published on 17 May 2022 and last revised on 8 December 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com (Web)
github.com (Package)
lucene.apache.org (Web)
poi.apache.org (Web)
rhn.redhat.com (Web)
rhn.redhat.com (Web)
rhn.redhat.com (Web)
rhn.redhat.com (Web)
www-01.ibm.com (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.poi:poi | — | 3.10.1 |
References
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